What It Really Means To Be Union | Lori Maclean | 210

What does it really mean to be union, and what does it take to make the brotherhood worth fighting for?In this episode, Ryan sits down with Lori Maclean, a former BC Hydro HR professional and IBEW Local 258 staff member turned business manager candidate, who brings a rare dual perspective from both sides of the table. As a mother of two journeyman linemen, Lori's connection to the trade runs deep — and she doesn't hold back on what it takes to strengthen the union from the inside out.Together, they dig into what a strong hall really looks like, why brotherhood and community are the IBEW's greatest assets, how mental health support needs to become a bigger priority for the union, and why showing up for your members has to mean more than just showing up at contract time.Topics covered:What a strong union hall actually looks likeWhy the Brotherhood is the IBEW's most important brand assetHow community and connection have eroded — and how to get it backMental health in the trades and why the union needs to lead the chargeThe unique perspective of raising two journeyman linemenCommunication in the line trade — and why unclear communication costs livesWhat the IBEW does well and where the real opportunity lies✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ 📱FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON SOCIAL MEDIA📱Instagram:  ⁠⁠@powerlinepodcast⁠TikTok:  ⁠@powerlinepodcast⁠YouTube: ⁠@powerlinepodcast⁠LinkedIn:  ⁠⁠Powerline Podcast⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠@Powerline-Podcast⁠X:  ⁠@PowerlinePodcst⁠HOST: RYAN LUCASInstagram: ⁠@ryanwlucas⁠ TikTok: ⁠@ryanwlucas⁠LinkedIn: ⁠Ryan Lucas⁠💥INQUIRIES OR GUEST SUGGESTION💥Email: powerlinepodcast@quantaservices.com